Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health
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Under the direction of program leadership, the candidate for this position will play a critical role in integrating a primary care perspective into an outpatient behavioral health setting. Core responsibilities include conducting primary care screening for all recipients of care, collecting, entering, and tracking health-related data, especially indicators for elevated medical risk. Working closely with clinical and Care Navigation staff, as well as the Medical Services Coordinator, the RN has primary responsibility for ensuring that recipients receive the medical treatment they need, and coordinating care with CCBHC medical staff and outside medical providers for continuity of care - especially in relation to recipients with known medical conditions and those whose BH treatment and diagnosis have been linked to elevated medical risk and illness. The RN also works closely with the Program Evaluator to help monitor and analyze health data for the entire clinic population, with the goal of identifying trends and areas of unmet need, and helping to design and implement targeted quality improvement initiatives intended to improve recipients' medical health.Skills and knowledge required: an understanding of behavioral health conditions and how to effectively engage recipients is essential. Knowledge of the use of IT systems to track and monitor high-risk health indicators, and how to use this data to help ensure that recipients receive the medical treatment they need. Skills in working collaboratively within a team and systems-based approach to care is required.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: $96,891.00 - $109,441.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* PsychiatryPhysical Setting:* InpatientExperience:* Behavioral Health or Integrated Care: 1 year (Required)Language:* Spanish (Preferred)License/Certification:* NY State RN license (Required)Work Location: In person